Ronald Schmidt

Former Hastings resident, Ronald Joseph Schmidt, 54, of Ramona, California, went home to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, after a long battle with all of the complications of diabetes.

A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, June 9, 2013 at Ramona Lutheran Church, Ramona, California. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013; 11:00 A.M. at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings with Pastor Paul Warneke officiating. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation.

Born September 9, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri to Luther and Ilon Schmidt, Ron was one of six children. He grew up in Hastings, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska. He continued to be a Huskers fan throughout his lifetime. Ron moved to Ramona where he married his wife, Cindy. He worked as an automotive salesman for several dealerships in the Poway and Escondido area. Ron loved all sports and was an avid golfer. He also loved to play blackjack. He used to think that his home in the San Diego Country Estates was the perfect place to live because it was a half mile from the golf course and eight miles from the Barona Casino. Ron especially loved his only grandson, Austin, and couldn't wait to spend time playing with him and taking him for rides in his golf cart. His sense of humor and generosity will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include:
Wife: Cindy Schmidt - Ramona, CA
Daughter: Breanne Mars - Ramona, CA
Son: Jacob Duval - Ramona, CA
Grandson: Austin Fung
Siblings & Spouses: Susan & Virgil Klein - Hastings, NE
Barbara & Dan Specksgoor - Indianapolis, IN
David Schmidt - Florence, SC
Judy Kennedy - Topeka, KS
Lisa Schmidt - Hastings, NE